- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lena, WI
Lena Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lena Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550786000897
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lena Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lena · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lena Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lena Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lena, WI.
School address
District: Lena School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550786000897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lena Middle held near 89 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.6 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 550786000897 · Lena, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
87 enr · 9.7:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lena Elementary (180 students)
Lena Middle held near 89 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.6 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lena Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lena Elementar
Lena Elementary
180 students
- Lena High
Lena High
124 students
- This school
Lena Middle
87 students
What this shows Lena Middle reports 87 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lena Middle compares
Lena Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 34% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,693
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Lena School District reports $14,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lena Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lena Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lena High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lena Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~87 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lena Middle
How many students attend Lena Middle?
Lena Middle has 87 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lena, WI. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 89 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lena Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lena Middle is 9.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lena Middle?
25.3% of students at Lena Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lena Middle?
Lena Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lena Middle rank among public schools in Lena?
By Resource Investment Index, Lena Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lena, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lena School District?
Besides Lena Middle, Lena School District also operates Lena Elementary (180 students) and Lena High (124 students). See the Lena School District district page for the complete list.